World Leaders Face Dilemma Over Sochi Games

Russia's Antigay Law Creates Political Minefield for Some

SOCHI, Russia—Russia's antigay law has created an Olympic-size dilemma for many world leaders, torn between pressure at home to protest by staying away from the Games and a desire to support their athletes.

The law—which bans so-called gay propaganda in the presence of minors—can result in fines or jail time for staging gay-rights events or...